Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Revealing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
N. Boukantar *
Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
I. Habte
Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
N. Bennani Guebessi
Department of pathological anatomy, Ibno Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca, Morocco.
L.Barakat
Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
S. Mourabit
Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
K. Echchilali
Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
M. Moudatir
Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
H. EL Kabli
Department of Internal Medicine, Ibno Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Alveolar hemorrhage is an uncommon complication of systemic lupus erythematosus, rarely being the initial symptom. This condition is a medical emergency, as it can quickly progress to life-threatening respiratory failure. The characteristic symptoms include coughing up blood, anemia, and lung inflammation on imaging. Early treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants can significantly improve outcomes. We present a case of a young woman with alveolar hemorrhage that led to the diagnosis of severe systemic lupus erythematosus. She responded favorably to immediate treatment.
Keywords: Alveolar hemorrhage, systemic lupus erythematosus, respiratory failure, systemic autoimmune diseases